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Production Manager - Epping

TFG (The Foschini Group) Western Cape 21 days ago
Full-time
Manufacturing and Production

Job Description

An exciting opportunity for a dynamic, energetic and self-motivated individual has arisen in our Prestige Clothing Epping Manufacturing Plant. The successful candidate will report to the Operations Manager: Prestige Epping. Prestige Epping is a well-established plant where we manufacture Men's and Ladies formalwear. Our unique people strategy is what differentiates us from other Clothing Manufacturers. This world class plant is an ideal growth opportunity for motivated candidates to grow with us as the business continues to expand. The Production Manager is responsible for a Production Unit of approximately 250 employees and objectives include manufacture of a good quality product, on-time and in full deliveries , with the shortest lead time, while continuously improving what we do.

Responsibilities

Execution of an operations strategy for the production lines that is aligned to the strategic objectives of TFG D&M. This would involve the objectives, quality, speed, dependability, flexibility and the most cost effective solution to plan.

Ensures that production planning meetings, production activities, machine preventative maintenance and maintenance plans are adhered to, maintaining product quality and adhering to budgets

Manages and motivates a team , with a high focus on continuous improvement

Review financial statements, activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity to determine areas needing cost reduction and improvements

Achieve required efficiencies

Achieve financial targets

Achieve on time

In full

Delivery conformance

Quality

Lean manufacturing

5S

Drive continuous improvement

Drive skills development

Alignment of TFG values

Drive a performance based culture

Requirements

Qualification in Clothing Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management or equivalent

5-8 years' experience in a similar role

Clothing Manufacturing Experience, Lean Manufacturing Principles and Practices, TPM, TQM and Quick Response

Microsoft Office and MIS exposure an advantage

Behaviours:

Diligent, Attention to detail, Conscientious

Analytical

Excellent communication skills

Persuading & influencing skills

Interpersonal skills

Energetic and self-motivated